How To Fix KY194 - Characteristic value & does not exist (char. value +/- n)


KY194 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

  • Message number: 194

  • Message text: Characteristic value & does not exist (char. value +/- n)

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  • What causes this issue?

    You can use a variable in the form 'Characteristic value +/- n'. The
    result of the calculation must correspond to a valid characteristic
    value. If you enter &V1&, the result of the calculation is &V4&. This
    characteristic value does not exist.

    System Response

    You cannot make a selection for the element (column, row or cell) for
    which the current characteristic value was chosen.

    How to fix this error?

    Check element &V3& in the form.
    <DS:TRAN.KDNN>Form</>

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY194 - Characteristic value & does not exist (char. value +/- n) ?
    The SAP error message KY194, which states "Characteristic value & does not exist (char. value +/- n)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their values in the context of material master data, classification, or variant configuration.
    
    Cause: Missing Characteristic Value: The error indicates that the system is trying to access a characteristic value that has not been defined in the system. This can happen if: The characteristic value was deleted or never created. There is a typo in the characteristic value being referenced. The characteristic is not assigned to the class or object being processed. Incorrect Configuration: If you are working with variant configuration, the error may arise from incorrect settings in the configuration profile or class. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between characteristics and their values.
    Solution: Check Characteristic Values: Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CL02 (for classes)

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